Dellingham

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Meaning

A person from a place called Dellingham or a settlement associated with the Delling family.

Etymology

Composed of a personal name or place element 'Dell' combined with the Old English suffix '-ingham', denoting a homestead or settlement. This follows the common English pattern of habitation surnames.

About the Dellingham Surname

An English habitation surname derived from a place name ending in -ingham. The surname is quite rare and appears to be concentrated in specific English regions.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in England and among English-speaking populations.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers

People with the Dellingham Surname

William Dellingham

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